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Music

West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest

June 20, 2022 Chingozirim Collins Onosike

There will be a West Philly porchfest held on June 4, 2022 where West Philly homeowners host their porch for a free music festival across the neighborhood.

Arts and Entertainment

Hunting Park: Black Diamond Dance Troupe Prepares Girls For Healthy Futures Through Dance and Mentoring

May 1, 2017 Hannah McComsey

Hip-Hop music played loudly at the Hunting Park Recreation Center, where a group of young girls smiled with joy as they began preparation for their next performance. The Black Diamond Dance Troupe was founded two

Environment

Girard Estate: Stephen Girard Park Offers A Sense Of Community to South Philly Neighborhood

June 20, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta

Stephen Girard Park, located at 21st and Shunk streets, nestled in the neighborhood of Girard Estate, serves to connect a community in an area that is steeped in history. Ann Christinzio, the park’s historian and a

Northeast Philadelphia

Somerton: Lt. Joe Sroka Keeps Watch Over Engine 58 Crew

April 4, 2016 Trevor Carango

Fighting fires isn’t for everyone and it wasn’t something Lt. Joe Sroka imagined himself doing. As his career approaches three full decades on the job, Sroka has spent the past 20 years as an officer in the

Education

Overbrook: College Students Aiming to Improve Community

March 20, 2013

Saint Joseph’s University students are pairing up with organizations throughout the Overbrook community in order to build stronger relationships with fellow residents. “As with any university, there is some tension between students and the community,”

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Community Groups Are ‘United’ for Park Restoration

February 21, 2012

https://vimeo.com/37143045] For years, Hunting Park United has worked hard to restore Hunting Park and the surrounding community to its former glory. Before the park became a breeding ground for drugs and crime, it was a

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Community Urges Youth Engagement

February 7, 2012

Despite the many positive changes happening in Hunting Park, community outreach proves to be a recurring issue in the neighborhood. Despite the many different organizations created to better the area, not everyone is aware of

Crime

Walnut Hill: Community Protects Playground and the Kids

April 7, 2011

A playground is a sacred place for a community. It is there that parents and caregivers trust that their children will be safe from harm as they enjoy all of the fun amenities it has

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